Vida Recetas Editorial
Homemade coffee ice cream is a refreshing and delicious option for coffee lovers, especially during the hot summer. This easy recipe, which requires no ice cream maker, combines ripe frozen bananas with Greek yogurt, instant coffee, and a touch of cocoa, creating a creamy texture and an intense, natural flavor.
The origin of this preparation is inspired by banana ice cream, a healthy alternative to commercial ice creams. Using frozen bananas as a base gives a consistency similar to traditional ice cream but with less sugar and more nutrients. Greek yogurt adds protein and a balanced acidity, while instant coffee provides that characteristic aroma and energy.
Perfect for those seeking a quick dessert without refined sugar and with ingredients you probably already have at home. You can customize it with chopped nuts, cookie pieces, or chocolate sprinkles. For a stronger flavor, choose a bold instant coffee; avoid liquid coffee, as the extra water would ruin the texture. Serve in cones or individual molds and freeze for 8 hours. Enjoy a creamy, flavorful coffee ice cream!
Prep
15 min
Cook
8 min
Servings
4
Mix the coffee and cocoa with the yogurt until they are dissolved. Cut the bananas into small pieces and process all the ingredients little by little to form a creamy mixture. Pour it into a mold with a lid for cooling or into individual molds. Freeze for 8 hours before serving.
☆ You can add chopped walnuts to the mix before freezing.
☆ Use cookie chips or as toppings or chocolate sprinkles.
☆ There are different types of instant coffee. Select the intensity that best suits your palate.
☆ I don't recommend using liquid coffee in this recipe, the extra water would affect the texture of the ice cream.
This recipe has a easy difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.
The preparation time is 15 minutes and the cooking time is 8 minutes.
This recipe is designed for 4 servings.
Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.
Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.
